To strengthen the foundations of Canadian universities' research is the aim of the Advisory Panel on Federal Support for Fundamental Science report: "Investing in Canada’s Future: Strengthening the Foundations of Canadian Research". The recommendation to to fully leverage the diversity and vitality of the research ecosystem in our region, via collaboration and coordination is best demonstrated by Springboard Atlantic, a university-led research commercialization network, says Peter Halpin.

Springboarding out of a collaboration between UPEI and MUN, Retrievium is going to enter Next Founders, a high profile Toronto mentoring group, after Retrievium is gratuating the Creative Destruction Lab soon.